ID S1389

Appropriates $23,966,200 to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for fiscal year 2015 (July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015) across three programs: Extended Employment Services ($3,896,500), Vocational Rehabilitation ($19,870,400), and Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing ($199,300).

Authorizes the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to maintain no more than 152.5 full-time equivalent positions during the fiscal year, with any increases requiring Governor approval and Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee notification.

Directs a 1% upward adjustment to the compensation schedule to align salaries with market rates and maintain payline exceptions for recruitment and retention issues.

Provides for an ongoing 1% salary increase for state employees plus a one-time 1% merit-based bonus, with distribution flexibility determined by agency directors.

Encourages agency directors to reinvest salary savings from turnover and attrition into employee compensation increases, distinguishing between one-time payments and permanent pay increases.